The renovation of fan-favorite Kinnick Stadium on the University of Iowa campus created a vibrant event plaza while preserving the site's historical character. In conjunction with the UI Athletics Department Facilities Master Plan, the north stands of Kinnick Stadium have been identified as an area in need of renovation. Donors have the ability to support Our Hawkeyes through an electronic transfer of stock or via the actual stock certificate. Kinnick Stadium Renovations Approved By Football Stadium Digest Editors on October 21, 2016 in NCAA Football, University of Iowa Renovations to Kinnick Stadium have been approved by the University of Iowa board of regents. The proposed north end zone design will have a projected capacity of approximately 10,234. Give Now to make your mark on Kinnick Stadium. Proposals for the project are due Friday, with work planned for the summer to be completed by Aug. 1 — in time for the 2020 football season, which kicks off Sept. 5 at home against Northern Iowa. A description of the new Kinnick work — according to the university’s request for qualifications — includes “select maintenance items to the existing west stands,” including waterproofing, repainting, and other repairs. Let us know here. One primarily for use of the Ted Pacha Family Club and one for use of general seating patrons. Access to the club will be through a new skywalk, built as part of this project, to the existing West Campus Transportation Center to the north. The existing north end zone structure dating back to 1986 does not meet today's updated seating requirements, restroom needs, egress routes or concession demand. Both concourses will have appropriately sized concession and restroom facilities. Because the upper levels must be cantilevered, use of stacked masonry here, is not practical. Please ask your human resources director for the appropriate form. To build a new addition that brings the north stands up to today's standards requires a much larger building. Confluence provided landscape architecture and site planning services associated with the stadium renovation - including … Construction will be completed prior to the 2019 season. The north end zone will have a projected 8,516 general admission seats divided between the lower bowl and upper deck and 1,570 outdoor club seats at the club level. Installment Giving Form. The club will have its own concessions and restroom facilities. A new ribbon board will also be installed at the edge of the club seating level and wrap around the north end zone. Fri., June 12, 2020 It's time to rename Kinnick Stadium The north end zone of Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City underwent renovations during the off … Gifts and pledges of $5,000 and above will be recognized on a donor wall. University of Iowa: Kinnick Stadium Renovations. The bench seats in the existing north end zone are less than 17 inches wide; the new bench seats will be 18 inches wide. Between the two concourse levels, a premium club level will be constructed. priority points, I-Club membership etc.). As we look to the future, private support will be important in allowing the University of Iowa to maintain a competitive edge. The Kinnick Edge project will add 1,570 outdoor club seats to Kinnick Stadium. The UI Department of Athletics before the start of this football season wrapped its $89 million Kinnick north stands revamp, which included more than 1,600 new club and premium seats, new restrooms, additional concessions, wider concourse, and new videoboard. Conceptual plans include significant increases and improvements in: most recognizable landmarks in the state of Iowa, © 2017 • University of Iowa, | All Rights Reserved, Designed by. Access to the club will be through a new skywalk, built as part of this project, to the existing West Campus Transportation Center to the north. The renovation of the north stands is the next step towards modernizing historic Kinnick Stadium. Gateway elements and a large pedestrian plaza event space were also included. Email: iclub@uiowa.edu, A new type of Kinnick Stadium experience, in the heart of the crowd, Annual contribution: $15,000 per box (+ cost of season tickets). Careful consideration has been made to create a new design that harmonizes with the existing structure while creating a new identity for the north end zone. In the coming years, we are taking additional steps to enhance this athletic environment for generations to come and to help our Hawkeyes to even greater accomplishments. This program allows you to split your annual donation into smaller payments, while still achieving the level of support you desire. During the 2018 season, temporary concessions and restrooms will be provided and the club area will still be under construction. As we look to the future, private support will be important in allowing the University of Iowa to maintain a competitive edge. The east stands will see repairs “as budget allows,” according to the UI documents. Between the two concourse levels, a premium club level (the Ted Pacha Family Club) will be constructed. An addition, that modernizes the fan experience, continues to push the University forward, and adds to the legacy of Kinnick. There was a rumor for many years that horses that died during the process were buried under what now is the North end zone. As part of an $89 million renovation project, Kinnick will be transformed with new restrooms, concourse, concessions, videoboard, and over 1,600 new premium seats. Kinnick Stadium, considered a “cathedral of college football” is one of the most iconic and recognizable pieces of architecture in the state of Iowa. Open-air concourses in newly-renovated north end zone, 42% increase in concourse width in the north end zone, 146% increase in restrooms; 200% increase in women's restrooms, 80% increase in men's restrooms. Yes; ADA seating capacity in the north end zone will increase as a result of the Kinnick Edge project. Phone: (800) 648-6973 or As the Board of Regents last month changed its policy from requiring board approval for projects costing more than $500,000 to those topping $1 million, the university will not need regent approval to proceed, UI officials told The Gazette. (319) 467-3410 Click here for more information. Several new levels of seating options will be available: This project seeks to improve the experience of the general admission patrons by correcting deficiencies through increased quantity and quality of restroom and concessions facilities, improved patron safety and comfort, and by creating unique concourse spaces not currently found within Kinnick Stadium. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the UI Foundation. The department remains short of its $25 million goal for that project, with $23.4 million raised to date, according to UI Center for Advancement spokeswoman Dana Larson. All construction is to be complete prior to the 2019 football season. Both concourses will have appropriately sized concession and restroom facilities. The UI Foundation accepts all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Yes; anyone can secure new north end zone club seats. Confluence provided landscape architecture and site planning services associated with the stadium renovation - including schematic design through construction. Following the passage of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (“Tax Reform Act”), changes were made to IRC 170(l) eliminating the 80% charitable deduction previously allowed. The monumental brick arches, Juliet balconies, limestone detailing, and heraldic shields on the pennant poles create its distinctive image and allude to the grandeur of its influence from the Roman Colosseum. 90% increase in concession points of sale. Iowa Stadium was constructed in only seven months between 1928 and 1929.